Junior Software Engineer Milan (Italy) Or Fully Remote Milano

Junior Software Engineer Milan (Italy) Or Fully Remote
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

With 90 million active users and half a billion total downloads, Bending Spoons is one of Europe's leading app developers. But we won't rest on our laurels: Our sights are set on becoming the world's best. That's where you come in. Our bright, innovative, and collaborative software engineers are at the core of our ambitious mission—and we're always seeking to add exceptional junior engineers to our team. We're searching for stand-out candidates who want to work in—and learn tons about—one of the following fields: AI software engineering Backend software engineering Data engineering Infrastructure engineering Mobile software engineering Security & privacy engineering Web software engineering Don't worry if you're not sure what area you'd like to work in just yet: We can take the time to chat about your interests and work out what's likely to be the best fit for you. And when you apply for a job at Bending Spoons, we consider you for every suitable open position. A few examples of your responsibilities Work closely with other software engineers to expand our set of libraries and make our processes ever-more efficient. Learn about the latest and greatest technologies, testing the promising ones to make sure we don't miss out on game-changing opportunities to boost our productivity and the enjoyment of our work. Constantly improve the quality of our products, tools, or infrastructures by fixing bugs and refactoring the code base where necessary. Contribute to product development and product roadmap planning. Take a proactive role and ownership of the products you work on. What we look for Logical-analytical abilities. You're able to objectively evaluate complex information, arguments, and situations. You're used to applying logical deduction to tackle sophisticated problems, and this has often allowed you to solve difficult intellectual challenges. Drive. Your dedication matches the intensity of your ambition. You're willing to put in the hard work necessary to achieve your goals, and the highly demanding challenges in your track record are proof of your relentless spirit. Passion. You have a genuine love for the field. You investigate the subject extensively and are always up to date with the latest developments. Organization and structure. You're meticulously organized and superbly structured, so you can handle multiple tasks and responsibilities with poise and precision. Indisputable excellence. Your academic or professional career is marked by a series of remarkable accomplishments. You have habitually achieved superior outcomes in your chosen fields and are continually seeking ways to outperform the expectations set for you. Pragmatism. Far from being too academic or obsessive in your perfectionism, you understand that speed is often as important as quality when getting things done in a competitive world. Curiosity and initiative. Rather than waiting to be told what to do, you're forever hunting down new opportunities and testing fresh ideas. You've consistently and actively participated in independent projects, and you're an endless source of innovative ideas. A collaborative nature. You can understand others and work well with them, balancing patience and assertiveness. Willingness to learn. We use Python for backend, and Swift and Kotlin for mobile. But it's not a problem if you have little or no experience with them, as long as you're enthusiastic about learning. We'd be happy to teach you Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English. What we offer Real impact. We automate most menial tasks, freeing you up to focus your expertise where it can make the biggest impact. Talented, knowledgeable colleagues. Learn from (and teach) some of the brightest and most skilled people you'll ever meet. Your talent is going to blossom here. Flexibility and trust. From day one, you'll be one of the team and fully trusted. No micromanagement or clipping your wings—just the freedom and responsibility to do great work. Continuous education. Spooners get unlimited backing for learning investments, including Italian or English lessons and things like courses, conferences, and books. There's no permission or approval process—you're fully trusted to use the company's resources efficiently. Flexible schedule. Our regular hours are 9-6 GMT1, with remote work allowed within GMT-2 to GMT3 time zones. People who lift up one another. We hire for talent and leave the ego at the door. You'll find a group of truly talented Spooners who are eager to teach their secrets and to learn. Reciprocal support and respect is everything—you're unlikely to ever encounter a more harmonious crew. The finest tools. You get the best hardware on the market and all the software you could need. We can't wait to introduce you to our high-tech approach and our cutting-edge workflows. Relocation package. If you need to relocate for the position, we typically cover reasonable transportation and moving expenses, provide up to three months of temporary accommodation, and help you and your close family members with visa support if necessary. Remote working. Spend as much or as little time in our Milan office as you choose. Many Spooners like to change up their environment and get out of the city whenever the mood strikes. You've always got the freedom to decide where today's office is. Competitive salary and stock options. Our compensation packages are designed to attract and retain the best talent in the industry. Individuals just starting their career joining on a full-time contract are offered a salary of €63, 965 along with a €1, 200 welfare bonus. If you already have a few years of relevant work experience, you can expect to earn between €105, 737 and €143, 330, depending on your expertise. As you gain experience and increase your impact, compensation can grow rapidly. You also have the option to receive some of your pay in company ownership (equity) at a discounted rate. Before you apply Thanks for taking the time to read this far. We'd be delighted if you decide to apply, but ask that you first consider the following: Bending Spoons is an extremely demanding environment. We're highly ambitious and we ask a lot of ourselves and our teammates, so you're likely to work harder here than at most companies, and to regularly push yourself beyond your comfort zone. While this tends to drive tremendous learning and lead to fantastic achievements, it can also be stressful. We're uncompromising on our standard of excellence. The vast majority of Spooners stay for years and have amazing careers here. However, it can also happen that an individual doesn't contribute at the rate we look for. In such cases, we support the Spooner in their efforts to make the necessary improvements, but will counsel them to leave if they don't manage to do so. We're proud of the company we've built, and many of us can't imagine working anywhere else. Still, we understand that a career at Bending Spoons isn't for everybody. We hope what you've read here helps you determine whether it might be the place for you. If you believe it is, then we encourage you to apply—and perhaps discover what you're truly capable of The selection process If you successfully pass through our screening process, we'll invite you to take on a few tests that assess how you approach and solve unfamiliar problems. If you're successful there, we'll invite you to take part in some interviews. We welcome applications in English and Italian. Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider for employment all applicants and we provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, which can be requested at accommodations-extbendingspoons.com. Studies suggest that women tend not to apply for a job if their CV isn't a perfect fit. Here, we look for talent and potential—not just experience and expertise. So if you like the role and think you could be awesome at it, go ahead and apply. J-18808-Ljbffr